New Ghana Defender Stephan Ambrosius Finds New Club Ahead of 2022 World Cup

• German-born Ghanaian defender Stephan Ambrosius has joined Karlsruher on loan from Hamburg
• The 23-year-old former Germany youth international joins the Bundesliga II side on a season long loan
• Stephan Ambrosius switched nationalities to represent Ghana at senior level in June and could make the team for the World Cup in Qatar

Former Germany youth international, Stephan Ambrosius, has sealed a move to Karlsruher in the summer transfer window.

The Ghanaian centre-back signed a season long loan deal to join the Bundesliga II outfit from rivals Hamburg.

Karlsruher confirmed the signing of the new Ghana defender on their official website as he seeks for more play time before the World Cup in Qatar.

“I am very happy to be here in Karlsruhe. I want to help the team with my positive nature, I will give my all for them and I'm looking forward to being on the pitch with the lads soon," said the Ghana defender after completing his switch.

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Stephan Ambrosius decided to represent the country of his parents, Ghana, in June after several years playing for the Germany youth national teams.

The towering defender joined Karlsruher for regular play time after losing his spot in the Hamburg following his return from a lengthy injury layoff.

Karlsruher's Sports Director, Oliver Kruezer, believes the move is a win-win for both parties with Ambrosius eyeing a World Cup spot.

"It's a win-win situation for both sides. We get a central defender who can help us directly and at the same time Stephan can recommend himself for a World Cup nomination. We are looking forward to a reinforcement on the defensive!," he said.

Ambrosius could make his debut against Jahn Regensburg on Saturday.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has finally convinced Germany-born defender Stephan Kofi Ambrosius to play for the Black Stars.

The Hamburg-born centre-back, who plays for Hamburg SV in German Bundesliga 2, hasn't been involved in any of the 33 matches that his team have played due to injury.

The last 2. Bundesliga game that Ambrosius played came on April 25, 2021, for Hamburger SV against Jahn Regensburg; a game that he played 86 minutes in during a 1-1 draw.